We are made by history. In this activity, youth read the stories of philanthropic African Americans and influential related events that made America what it is today. Then they create a virtual Pop-Up Museum as an advocacy service project in which they tell stories of Black history and philanthropy.
We are made by history. In this activity, youth read the stories of philanthropic African Americans and influential related events that made America what it is today.
Why do we have cultural recognition months? The U.S. calendar of holidays includes months like National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Women's History Month in recognition of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the U.S. This lesson explores why and how we put these...
and Luana G. Nissan
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“In a society where being an African American and female meant being an outsider or sometimes invisible, these women dared to go after what they wanted, to demand what they deserved. Some of them were reluctant leaders, while others were not even aware of their bravery, but their legaci
Written by Lindsay Stawick with some content from an earlier edition by
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Authored by Kayla Allen-Brown
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With each learner listening to a video about a specific perspective in the history of philanthropy, the learners piece together and explore the history of philanthropic behavior (sharing, community collaboration, service) from ancient cultures to today, as well as compare themes of love and
This activity will help youth realize the ways that writing has served as an historical tool, and to understand that through writing individuals have captured and preserved history.
Learn about philanthropic elements of ancient civilizations and religions. Explore the philanthropy of major social movements in the history of the United States.
